Inside Jefferson City

Your Weekly Legislative Update from the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber & CVB

Stay informed and ahead of the curve with our weekly updates straight from Missouri’s capital. Each week during the legislative session, our Vice President of Government Affairs, Monica Evinger, provides timely updates on the bills, committee hearings, and policy developments that could impact the business community. These insights help our members make informed decisions and stay engaged with the issues that matter most.

Whether you're a business owner, elected official, or engaged citizen, this page is your resource for staying connected to the policy conversations shaping our region's future.

Legislative Update - Jan. 15, 2026
Jan 16
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Legislative Update - Jan. 15, 2026

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This Week at the Capitol Governor Kehoe Delivers State of the State Address Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the 2026 State of the State Address, A Foundation for Growth, to the Missouri General…

Legislative Update - Nov. 1, 2025
Dec 01
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Legislative Update - Nov. 1, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol Candidate Filing for April 2026 Election Candidate filing for the April 2026 Municipal Election will be open from December 9, 2025, through December 30, 2025. The City of…

Legislative Update - Oct. 9, 2025
Oct 14
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Legislative Update - Oct. 9, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol Missouri Department of Revenue Proposing Tax on Credit Card Usage Fees The proposed amendment (View PDF Here) from the Department of Revenue includes a change that would…

Legislative Update - Oct. 2, 2025
Oct 02
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Legislative Update - Oct. 2, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol Governor Kehoe Acts on Redistricting, Nutrition, and Immigration Support Governor Kehoe signed the Missouri First Map into law over the weekend. The new congressional map…

Legislative Update - Sept. 18, 2025
Sep 19
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Legislative Update - Sept. 18, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol New Vice-Chair of the Missouri Senate’s Appropriations Committee Congratulations to Senator Brad Hudson on being named Vice-Chair of the Missouri Senate’s Appropriations…

Legislative Update - Sept. 11, 2025
Sep 17
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Legislative Update - Sept. 11, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol Missouri Special Session Update The Missouri General Assembly returned to Jefferson City this week for its second special session this year. Governor Kehoe called for the…

Legislative Update - Aug. 28, 2025
Sep 03
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Legislative Update - Aug. 28, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol Message from Missouri Chamber Chamber of Commerce and Industry With the passage of HB 567, Missouri has officially repealed the Earned Paid Sick Time mandate created by…

Legislative Update - Aug. 21, 2025
Aug 22
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Legislative Update - Aug. 21, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol Governor Kehoe Appoints Catherine Hanaway as Missouri’s Next Attorney General Governor Mike Kehoe made the announcement at a press conference Tuesday following Andrew…

Legislative Update - July 31, 2025
Aug 06
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Legislative Update - July 31, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol Reports indicate there’s a push from the White House to revisit Missouri’s congressional district maps – just five years after the last redistricting. This is typically done…

Legislative Update - Sept. 18, 2025
Jul 30
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Legislative Update - July 17, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol Congratulations Senator Hudson! Senator Brad Hudson was recently named as Chair of the Select Committee on Government Modernization and Transformation. The committee will…

Legislative Update - Oct. 2, 2025
Jul 25
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Legislative Update - July 10, 2025

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This Week at the Capitol Governor Kehoe continues to sign legislation passed by the General Assembly during regular session, which ended in May. Here are a few of the bills he has signed recently…

Legislative Update: July 3, 2025
Jul 25
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Legislative Update: July 3, 2025

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This Week At The Capitol Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget bills on Monday. The $50.8 billion budget includes 208 line-item vetoes totaling nearly $300 million, along with…

Legislative Update - June 19, 2025
Jun 23
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Legislative Update - June 19, 2025

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This Week At The Capitol Governor Kehoe Signs Legislation and Embarks on International Trade Mission On Saturday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law the three pieces of legislation approved during…

Legislative Update - Sept. 18, 2025
Jun 13
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Legislative Update - June 12, 2025

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This Week At The Capitol The Missouri House of Representatives reconvened in Jefferson City this week to consider the legislation advanced by the Senate during the first special session called by…

Legislative Update - June 5, 2025
Jun 12
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Legislative Update - June 5, 2025

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This Week At The Capitol Missouri Senators returned to Jefferson City on Monday to begin the special legislative session called by Governor Mike Kehoe. While debate was initially scheduled to begin…